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Abu-Yaghi, Nakhleh E.; Bakri, Sophie J.
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This article is from Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology , volume 19 . Abstract Pars plana vitrectomy is an established surgical method for the treatment of proliferative diabetic retinopathy and its complications. Anti-vascular endothelial growth factor agents suppress vascular proliferation and may be used as pharmacological adjuvants to reduce the incidence of postoperative hemorrhage in the vitreous cavity and to facilitate the surgical approach. We conducted an electronic search...
Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3277029
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Oltra, Erica Z.; Chow, Clement C.; Lunde, Mark W.
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This article is from Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology , volume 19 . Abstract We report a case of bilateral traumatic expulsive aniridia after uneventful phacoemulsification through small clear corneal incisions. Phacoemulsification was performed 8 and 13 months prior to the trauma in the left and right eyes, respectively. In both eyes, the intraocular lens and capsular bag were undisturbed after trauma. After resolution of hyphema, transient elevated intraocular pressure, and...
Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3401806
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Said-Ahmed, Khaled; Moustafa, Gamal; Fawzy, Medhat
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This article is from Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology , volume 19 . Abstract Purpose:: To report the incidence, clinical features and natural course of central serous chorioretinopathy (CSR) in pregnant women in Kuwait. Materials and Methods:: Patients were actively recruited from a private maternity hospital. Out of the 17,000 pregnant women who visited the antenatal care clinics (Al-Orf Hospital, Kuwait) over 3 years, 900 had visual complaints. Patients with visual complaints...
Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3401794
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Angmo, Dewang; Khokhar, Sudarshan K.; Ganguly, Anasua
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This article is from Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology , volume 21 . Abstract Phacoemulsification (phaco) is an established procedure for cataract extraction and has undergone a significant advances in techniques, machines and phaco tips. The Aspiration Bypass System (ABS) phaco tip was introduced for phacoemulsification in 1998. The ABS tip allows fluid to be drawn through the opening when the phaco tip is occluded by nuclear material. The ABS tip allowed the safe use of high vacuum...
Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3959049
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Kashkouli, Mohsen Bahmani; Pakdel, Farzad; Kiavash, Victoria
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This article is from Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology , volume 19 . Abstract Epiphora is a common complaint of patients who present to an Ophthalmology Clinic. In many cases, epiphora is due to an obstruction in the lacrimal drainage system. However, a subgroup of symptomatic patients with epiphora has a patent lacrimal drainage system. Such cases are usually termed ‘functional obstruction’ and / or ‘stenosis of the lacrimal drainage system’. Various etiologies and...
Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3277026
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Tuncer, Samuray; Cebeci, Zafer
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This article is from Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology , volume 21 . Abstract Photodynamic therapy (PDT) has been used for treatment of various intraocular tumors including choroidal hemangioma, vasoproliferative tumor, amelanotic choroidal melanoma and choroidal neovascular membrane due to choroidal osteoma. This case report documents the effect of PDT for a presumed acquired retinal astrocytoma. A 42-year-old female with a juxtapapillary acquired astrocytoma was treated with a...
Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4123287
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Abboud, Emad B.; Al-Falah, M.
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This article is from Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology , volume 21 . Abstract Perfluoro-n-octane (PFO) is commonly used in vitreoretinal surgery. In this case report, we present a 35-year-old patient with retained PFO up to 9 years after par plana vitrectomy. Post-operatively, PFO bubbles occupied 15% of the anterior chamber (AC). Follow-up over 9 years, consistently showed a quiet AC, normal intraocular pressure and endothelial cell counts remained stable. Until date, the patient...
Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4123286
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Ganekal, Sunil; Nagarajappa, Ashwini
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This article is from Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology , volume 21 . Abstract Purpose:: To compare the morphological (cell density, coefficient of variation and standard deviation) and functional (central corneal thickness) endothelial changes after phacoemulsification versus manual small-incision cataract surgery (MSICS). Design:: Prospective randomized control study. Materials and Methods:: In this prospective randomized control study, patients were randomly allocated to undergo...
Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3959043
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Adekoya, Bola J; Onakoya, Adeola O; Balogun, Bola G; Oworu, Olugbemisola
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This article is from Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology , volume 20 . Abstract Purpose:: To assess the current techniques of ophthalmic anesthesia in Nigeria. Materials and Methods:: A cross sectional survey among Nigerian ophthalmology delegates attending the 36th Annual Scientific Congress of the Ophthalmology Society of Nigeria. Self administered and anonymous questionnaires were used and data were collected to include details of the institution, preferred local anesthesia...
Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3841954
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Sharifi, Ali; Sharifi, Hamid; Karamouzian, Mohammad; Mokhtari, Mahmoud; Esmaeili, Hamidreza Hosein; Nejad, Afshin Sarafi; Rahmatian, Mohammad
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This article is from Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology , volume 20 . Abstract Purpose:: The purpose of this study is to estimate the prevalence of topical ocular anesthetic abuse among welders in Iran and suggest public health solutions for this issue. Methods:: In this cross-sectional study, 390 welders were randomly recruited and queried on the use of anesthetic drops. A questionnaire was administered through structured one-on-one interviews conducted by the first author. Results::...
Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3841953
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Hegde, Vidya; Jain, Rashmi; Bappal, Anupama
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This article is from Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology , volume 19 . Abstract We report a case of 40-year-old female who presented with diminution of vision in both eyes. Ocular evaluation showed presence of bilateral megalocornea with deep anterior chamber, iridodonesis, cataract, and anterior embryotoxon. She was diagnosed with bilateral anterior megalophthalmos. She underwent an uneventful cataract extraction with standard posterior chamber intraocular lens implantation of overall...
Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3519131
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Rakhshani, Mohammad H.; Mohammad, Kazem; Zeraati, Hojjat; Nourijelyani, Keramat; Hashemi, Hassan; Fotouhi, Akbar
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This article is from Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology , volume 19 . Abstract Purpose:: The purpose was to determine the familial aggregation of the total, against-the-rule (ATR), with-the-rule (WTR), and oblique astigmatism by conditional and marginal models in the Tehran Eye Study. Materials and Methods:: Total, ATR, WTR, and oblique astigmatism were studied in 3806 participants older than 5 years from August 2002 to December 2002 in the Tehran Eye Study. Astigmatism was defined as...
Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3519127
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Zaman, Babar; Khandekar, Rajiv; Al Shahwan, Sami; Song, Jonathan; Al Jadaan, Ibrahim; Al Jiasim, Leyla; Owaydha, Ohood; Asghar, Nasira; Hijazi, Amar; Edward, Deepak P.
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This article is from Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology , volume 21 . Abstract In this brief communication, we present the steps used to establish a web-based congenital glaucoma registry at our institution. The contents of a case report form (CRF) were developed by a group of glaucoma subspecialists. Information Technology (IT) specialists used Lime Survey softwareTM to create an electronic CRF. A MY Structured Query Language (MySQL) server was used as a database with a virtual...
Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4005185
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Elisseeff, Jennifer; Madrid, Marcos G.; Lu, Qiaozhi; Chae, J. Jeremy; Guo, Qiongyu
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This article is from Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology , volume 20 . Abstract Repair and reconstruction of the cornea has historically relied on synthetic materials or tissue transplantation. However, the future holds promise for treatments using smart biomaterials and stem cells that direct tissue repair and regeneration to ultimately create new ocular structures that are indistinguishable from the original native tissue. The cornea is a remarkable engineering structure. By...
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Moghimi, Sasan; Torabi, Hamidreza; Fakhraie, Ghasem; Nassiri, Nariman; Mohammadi, Massood
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This article is from Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology , volume 20 . Abstract Purpose:: To compare the intraocular pressures (IOP) and ocular pulse amplitudes (OPAs) in patients with primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG) and pseudoexfoliation glaucoma (PXG), and to evaluate ocular and systemic factors associated with the OPA. Materials and Methods:: In this prospective study, on 28 POAG and 30 PXG patients, IOP was measured with the Goldmann applanation tonometry (GAT) and the Pascal...
Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3669493
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Hosseini, Hamid; Masoumpour, Masoumeh; Keshavarz-Fazl, Fatemeh; Razeghinejad, M. Reza; Salouti, Ramin; Nowroozzadeh, Mohammad Hosein
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This article is from Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology , volume 18 . Abstract Purpose:: To evaluate the clinical and epidemiological characteristics of children with ocular trauma. Materials and Methods:: We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of 278 children (aged 15 years or less) hospitalized with ocular injuries and treated as inpatients at a tertiary referral center in Shiraz, Iran, from 2005 to 2008. Nominal variables were evaluated with a Chi-square test. A P-value...
Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3119282
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Al Motowa, Saeed; Khandekar, Rajiv; Al-Towerki, Abdulelah
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This article is from Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology , volume 21 . Abstract Purpose:: To evaluate the number of healthcare personnel and equipment resources for eye care at government institutions in different administrative zones of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and to recommend measures for increasing resources to address deficiencies. Materials and Methods:: Data on resources (personnel and equipment) for eye care were collected from all governmental eye units in 2012. The...
Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4005178
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Khandekar, Rajiv; Al Lawati, Jawad; Barakat, Nabil
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This article is from Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology , volume 18 . Abstract Background:: Many patients with diabetes do not present for eye examinations, foregoing the recommended management for diabetic eye care. Proactive steps are being taken in Oman to retrieve defaulters (patients who do not present or “no-show”) with Sight Threatening Diabetic Retinopathy (STDR). We present the outcomes of the defaulter retrieval system in five regions of Oman in 2009. Materials and...
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Alio, Jorge L.; Vega-Estrada, Alfredo; Esperanza, Santiago; Barraquer, Rafael I.; Teus, Miguel A.; Murta, Joaquim
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This article is from Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology , volume 21 . Abstract This review evaluates the outcomes of intrastromal corneal ring segment (ICRS) implantation for the treatment of keratoconus considering a new grading system based on the preoperative visual impairment of the patient. Additionally, a five-year follow-up analysis of patients with stable and progressive keratoconus is performed in order to assess the long term stability of the surgical procedure. Corrected...
Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3959038
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This article is from Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology , volume 21 . Abstract The goal of ophthalmology residency training is to produce competent ophthalmologists. Competence can only be determined by appropriately assessing resident performance. There are accepted guiding principles that should be applied to competence assessment methods. These principles are enumerated herein and ophthalmology-specific assessment tools that are available are described.
Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4005173
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Al-Moosa, Ashref J.; Behbehani, Raed S.; Hussain, Abdulmohsen E.; Ali, Abdullah E.
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This article is from Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology , volume 18 . Abstract Rosai–Dorfman disease (RDD) is characterized by histiocytic proliferation and massive cervical lymphadenopathy, although some patients have extra-nodal involvement. We report a case of extranodal RDD in a five-year-old child, initially misdiagnosed as orbital inflammatory disease and treated with oral steroids. A subsequent orbital biopsy three years later confirmed the diagnosis of Rosai Dorfman disease.
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Wani, Vivek B.; Uboweja, Anil K.; Gani, Muzaffar; Al-Kandari, Jamal; Kazem, Mahmood; Al-Naqeeb, Niran; Thomas, Cherian; Al-Serafi, Murad; Shukkur, Mumtaz M.
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This article is from Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology , volume 20 . Abstract Purpose:: To report the rate of acute retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) and Type I ROP among infants with birth weight (BW)
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Macedo, Mafalda S. F.; Figueiredo, Ana R. M.; Ferreira, Natalia N.; Barbosa, Irene M. A.; Furtado, Maria Joao F. B. S.; Correia, Nuno F. C. B. A.; Gomes, Miguel P.; Lume, Miguel R. B.; Meneres, Maria Joao S.; Santos, Marinho M. N.; Meireles S., M. Angelina C.
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This article is from Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology , volume 20 . Abstract The authors report a rare case of a 48-year-old male with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) who initially presented with a bilateral proliferative retinopathy. The patient complained of recent visual loss and floaters in both eyes (BE). Ophthalmologic evaluation revealed a best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) of 20/50 in the right eye and 20/200 in the left eye (LE). Fundoscopy showed the presence of bilateral...
Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3841957
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This article is from Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology , volume 20 . Abstract Purpose:: To determine the frequency of diabetic retinopathy and its risk factors in diabetic patients attending the eye clinic at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI). Materials and Methods:: This was a prospective cohort study of diabetic outpatients attending the Eye Clinic at the UHWI. Data were collected on age, gender, type of diabetes mellitus (DM), type of diabetic retinopathy, other...
Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3841950
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Das, Debabrata; Das, Gobinda; Gayen, Sibnath; Konar, Arpita
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This article is from Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology , volume 18 . Abstract Amniotic band syndrome manifests at birth with a variety of malformations ranging from constriction ring to defects incompatible to life, in various parts of the body. Although some theories have been proposed for the development of this syndrome, the exact cause remains unknown. The median facial cleft is an extremely rare manifestation of amniotic band syndrome with a relative paucity of reports available...
Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3119293
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Ram, Jagat; Sukhija, Jaspreet; Thapa, Babu R.; Arya, Virendra K.
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This article is from Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology , volume 19 . Abstract Purpose:: To compare the outcomes of pediatric cataract surgery with intraocular lens (IOL) implantation in an eye camp setting and tertiary care center. Materials and Methods:: Children aged 5-16 years with visually significant cataract underwent phacoaspiration with IOL implantation in an eye camp (eye camp group) or tertiary care center (TCC group). All surgeries incorporated contemporary microsurgical...
Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3277013
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Cheema, Rizwan A.; Mushtaq, Javed; Cheema, Maheera A.
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This article is from Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology , volume 18 . Abstract Purpose:: To report long-term outcomes of the use of intravitreal bevacizumab in subjects with idiopathic choroidal neovascularization (ICNV). Materials and Methods:: Six consecutive subjects with ICNV were included in this prospective study. All subjects received 1.25 mg intravitreal bevacizumab at diagnosis. A decrease in best corrected visual acuity (BCVA), presence of increased retinal edema or...
Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3162734
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Alwadani, Fahad; Morsi, Mohammed Saad
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This article is from Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology , volume 19 . Abstract Objective:: To compare the surgical proficiency of medical students who underwent traditional training or virtual reality training for argon laser trabeculoplasty with the PixEye simulator. Materials and Methods:: The cohort comprised of 47 fifth year male medical students from the College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia. The cohort was divided into two groups: students (n = 24), who...
Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3277008
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Adelpoor, Mohsen; Farahvash, Mohammad Sadegh; Fard, Masoud Aghsaei; Nikdel, Mojgan; Kiarudi, Mohammad Yaser
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This article is from Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology , volume 18 . Abstract A 27-year-old woman was referred by the neurologist for ophthalmic examination. She had a history of headache, visual loss in her right eye, four-limb paresthesia, and behavioral changes over the previous 10 months. The patient complained of tinnitus and hearing loss for two weeks. The patient was initially diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, but auditory and retinal involvement (small branch retinal artery...
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Mohan, Suyash; Hegde, Amogh; Tchoyoson Lim, C. C.
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This article is from Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology , volume 18 . Abstract A 40-year-old woman presented with vague headaches and blurred vision. Contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging of the brain revealed bilaterally symmetrical diffuse enlargement of the lacrimal glands. A fine needle biopsy of the lacrimal gland was consistent with sarcoidosis. Although, isolated lacrimal gland involvement is rare, it may be the initial clinical presentation of sarcoidosis, as seen in...
Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3249824
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Odugbo, Ojo P.; Mpyet, Caleb D.; Chiroma, Muhammad R.; Aboje, Aboje O.
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This article is from Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology , volume 19 . Abstract Purpose:: The purpose was to estimate the prevalence of blindness due to cataract, assess visual outcomes of cataract surgery, and determine the cataract surgical coverage rate and barriers to uptake of services among individuals aged 50 years or older in Plateau State, Nigeria. Materials and Methods:: A population-based, cross-sectional survey of 4200 adults 50 years or older was performed. Multistage...
Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3401796
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Barak, Yoreh; Heroman, Wesley J.; Tezel, Tongalp H.
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This article is from Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology , volume 19 . Abstract Treatment of exudative age-related macular degeneration has been revolutionized within the last 6 years with the introduction of vascular endothelial growth factor neutralizing agents. Previously popular “destructive treatments,” such as laser photocoagulation and photodynamic treatment have either been abandoned or used as an adjunct to pharmacotherapy. Despite the increase in vision after antivascular...
Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3277024
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Arvanitaki, Vassiliki; Tsilimbaris, Miltiadis K.; Pallikaris, Aristofanis; Moschandreas, Ioanna; Minos, Evangelos; Pallikaris, Ioannis G.; Detorakis, Efstathios T.
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This article is from Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology , volume 19 . Abstract Purpose:: Previous studies have evaluated macular retinal thickness (RT) and nerve fiber layer thickness (RNFLT) changes in early glaucoma using elaborate optical coherence tomography (OCT) scanning protocols. Materials and Methods:: This study examines RT and RNFLT using standard scanning protocols in early glaucoma. In this prospective, nonrandomized case series, 95 eyes of 95 patients were evaluated,...
Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3353669
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Mayorga, Eduardo P.; Bekerman, Jesica G.; Palis, Ana G.
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This article is from Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology , volume 21 . Abstract Purpose:: To describe the use of online seminars (webinars) to improve learning experience for medical residents and fostering critical thinking. Materials and Methods:: Sixty-one online seminars (webinars) for residents were developed from April 2012 to February 2013. Residents attended the lectures in the same room as the presenter or from distant locations. Residents interacted with the presenter using...
Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4005175
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Harikrishna, Beena; Ganesh, Anuradha; Al-Zuahibi, Sana; Al-Jabri, Samia; Al-Waily, Ahmed; Al-Riyami, Adil; Al-Azri, Faisal; Masoud, Feraz; Al-Mujaini, Abdullah
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This article is from Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology , volume 18 . Abstract Purpose:: To investigate the efficacy and safety of oral propranolol in the management of periorbital infantile hemangioma in four subjects. Materials and Methods:: Consecutive patients who presented with periorbital capillary hemangioma with vision-threatening lesions were prospectively enrolled in this study between January 2009 and October 2010. All subjects underwent treatment with 2 mg/kg/day oral...
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Rangasamy, Sampathkumar; McGuire, Paul G.; Das, Arup
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This article is from Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology , volume 19 . Abstract Most anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) therapies in diabetic macular edema are not as robust as in proliferative diabetic retinopathy. Although the VEGF appears to be a good target in diabetic macular edema, the anti-VEGF therapies appear to be of transient benefit as the edema recurs within a few weeks, and repeated injections are necessary. There is new evidence that indicates ‘retinal...
Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3277025
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Filipe, Helena P.; Silva, Eduardo D.; Stulting, Andries A.; Golnik, Karl C.
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This article is from Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology , volume 21 . Abstract Continuing professional development (CPD) involves not only educational activities to enhance medical competence in medical knowledge and skills, but also in management, team building, professionalism, interpersonal communication, technology, teaching, and accountability. This paper aims at reviewing best practices to promote effective CPD. Principles and guidelines, as already defined by some professional...
Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4005177
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Swamy, Lakshman; Phan, Laura T.; Sadah, Zakeya M.; McCulley, Timothy J.; Warwar, Ronald E.
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This article is from Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology , volume 20 . Abstract In this report, we describe a patient with a medial wall orbital fracture, who presented with vasovagal-like symptoms secondary to an oculocardiac reflex. This case is unusual because the patient had no other clinical evidence of muscle entrapment. A 15-year-old male presented with daily 5-10 min episodes of dizziness, light headedness, and nausea consistent with a vasovagal reaction. On examination, the...
Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3757642
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Prakash, Gaurav; Sharma, Namrata; Choudary, Vandana; Titiyal, Jeewan S.
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This article is from Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology , volume 19 . Abstract In this article, we report the spontaneous dissolution of a long cotton thread in the laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) flap interface. In this observational case report, sequential follow-up of a post-LASIK eye with a long cotton fiber noticed in the LASIK interface was performed. The postoperative course was uneventful, with no evidence of infection, uveitis, or any other complications. The cotton...
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Seibold, Leonard K.; Kahook, Malik Y.
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This article is from Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology , volume 19 . Abstract Purpose:: To determine the effect of software upgrades on retinal nerve fiber layer (RNFL) thickness measurements taken by spectral domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT). Methods:: Eighty normal eyes (40 patients) were scanned for RNFL thickness measurements using Spectralis (Heidelberg Engineering, Heidelberg, Germany) SD-OCT. Scan analysis was performed using version 4.0 software and then...
Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3519126
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Das, Gobinda; Gayen, Sibnath; Bandyopadhyay, Sabyasachi; Das, Debabrata
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This article is from Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology , volume 19 . Abstract Ethmocephaly is the rarest form of holoprosencephaly, which occurs due to an incomplete cleavage of the forebrain. Clinically, the disease presents with a proboscis, hypotelorism, microphthalmos and malformed ears. Amniotic band syndrome is another rare congenital malformation with ring-like constriction bands in the limbs, head, face or trunk. We present a case of ethmocephaly with amniotic band syndrome,...
Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3519136
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Adekoya, Bola Josephine; Akinsola, Feyisayo B.; Balogun, Bola Grace; Balogun, Modupe Medinat; Ibidapo, Olajumoke O.
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This article is from Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology , volume 20 . Abstract Purpose:: To determine the prevalence of patient refusal of glaucoma surgery (GSR) and the associated factors in Lagos, Nigeria. Materials and Methods:: A multicenter cross-sectional survey was conducted in Lagos state, Nigeria. Twelve centres were invited to participate, but data collection was completed in 10. Newly diagnosed glaucoma patients were recruited and interviewed from these sites over a four...
Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3669495
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Kiage, Dan; Kherani, Irfan N.; Gichuhi, Stephen; Damji, Karim F.; Nyenze, Muindi
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This article is from Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology , volume 20 . Abstract Purpose:: While the effectiveness of teleophthalmology is generally accepted, its ability to diagnose glaucomatous eye disease remains relatively unknown. This study aimed to compare a web-based teleophthalmology assessment with clinical slit lamp examination to screen for glaucoma among diabetics in a rural African district. Materials and Methods:: Three hundred and nine diabetic patients underwent both...
Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3669492
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Mark, Timo; Ngounou, Faustin; Tamon, James; Marx-Gross, Susanne; Preussner, Paul-Rolf
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This article is from Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology , volume 21 . Abstract Purpose:: A pilot investigation to transfer the established corneal collagen crosslinking (CXL) procedure in European eyes into clinically affected African eyes and to optimize the treatment by adapting the riboflavin composition. Materials and Methods:: CXL was performed in 15 eyes (11 patients) with advanced stages of keratoconus in the Eye Clinic of Bafoussam in the West Region of Cameroon. The following...
Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3959045
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Sharma, Ashok; Mohan, Kanwar; Sharma, Rajan; Nirankari, Verinder S.
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This article is from Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology , volume 21 . Abstract The authors report acyclovir-induced alopecia in a patient treated for herpetic keratouveitis. A 32-years-old female was diagnosed with herpetic keratouveitis. She was placed on prednisolone acetate (1%) suspension four times a day, atropine sulfate (1%) thrice a day, and oral acyclovir 400 mg twice-daily. Three weeks following oral acylovir, keratouveitis improved, but she developed alopecia without any...
Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3959052
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Oct 10, 2014
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Al-Dhibi, Hassan A.; Al-Mahmood, Ammar M.; Arevalo, J. Fernando
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This article is from Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology , volume 21 . Abstract Uveitis is a common cause of preventable blindness although it is consider a sight-threatening condition particularly in cases with posterior segment inflammation. To deal with emergency conditions in uveitis, we must aware of the essential signs and symptoms that reflect a true uveitic emergency. Failure to recognize these essential signs and symptoms of a true uveitic emergency may result in a devastating...
Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4123279
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Oct 29, 2014
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Al-Mezaine, Hani S.; Al-Amro, Saleh A.; Al-Fadda, Abdulaziz; Al-Obeidan, Saleh
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This article is from Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology , volume 18 . Abstract Purpose:: To determine the refractive outcomes and complications of retreatment after aborted primary laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) due to flap complications. Materials and Methods:: This retrospective study evaluated 50 retreated eyes that had flap complications during primary LASIK at the Eye Consultants Center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Data were analyzed for patients with at least 3 months...
Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3162737
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Oct 28, 2014
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Gupta, Vishali; Arevalo, J. Fernando
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This article is from Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology , volume 20 . Abstract Surgery for late complications of proliferative diabetic retinopathy remains the cornerstone of management even in patients who have received optimal laser photocoagulation and medical therapy. With improvisation in the surgical techniques and development of micro-incision surgical techniques for vitrectomy, the indications for surgical intervention are expanding to include diabetic macular edema with a...
Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3841945
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Randrianaivo, Jean-Baptiste; Anholt, R. Michele; Tendrisoa, Diarimirindra Lazaharivony; Margiano, Nestor Jean; Courtright, Paul; Lewallen, Susan
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This article is from Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology , volume 21 . Abstract Purpose:: To assess the prevalence and causes of avoidable blindness in Atsinanana Region, Madagascar, with the Rapid Assessment of Avoidable Blindness (RAAB) survey. We analyzed the hospital records to supplement the findings for public health care planning. Materials and Methods:: Only villages within a two-hour walk from a road, about half of the population of Atsinanana was included. Seventy-two...
Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4005180
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Ogun, Olufunmilola Abimbola; Ikyaa, Sewuese Yangi; Ogun, Gabriel Olabiyi
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This article is from Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology , volume 21 . Abstract A healthy 40-year-old man, restrained in the front passenger seat, suffered visually disabling blunt ocular trauma following spontaneous release of the passenger side air-bag module, during vehicular deceleration, without an automobile crash. Though the driver-side airbag was also released, the driver was unharmed. The passenger suffered bilateral hyphema, bilateral vitreous hemorrhage and suspected...
Source: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4005189
